Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race
Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Huntington Beach, CA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Open runners of all ages race on the official three-mile Sunset Conference high school cross country course. It includes grass, dirt, asphalt, hills, and a loop around the lake at Huntington Beach (CA) Central Park. Spectators have an excellent view. Open race starts at 8 am. After that, high school teams compete on the same course.
Medals available for several age groups, boys/girls and men/women. Entry fee is $25. Register here online to avoid the rush, or onsite registration at the Park begins at 7:00 am. If parking is not available at HB Central Park (west of the Park - access from Edwards Street), there is additional parking available for buses and cars - Ellis Avenue access, near the corner of Goldenwest Street. (Please do not walk through the Equestrian Center to get to the Park.) See parking map for details.
Bibs/chips provided with registration. Electronic timing and live results provided by Finished Results. All proceeds generated support Fountain Valley High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Ana John Wayne Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntington Beach, CA
Population
196,010
as of 2023
City Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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73
Days to train
- Race
- Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race
Oct 3, 2026